Advocates supported a CT bill that would restrict the use of data from automatic license plate readers, but police say it helps solve crimes.
Bill constraining use of license plate data gets broad support
Posted inPolitics
CT homemaker companion training bill clears committee
The bill would create new training requirements for employees at homemaker companion agencies, which have operated with little oversight.
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Sen. Chris Murphy vows to stall Senate business until war in Iran is addressed
Murphy and six fellow Democrats want Sec. of State Marco Rubio and Sec. of War Pete Hegseth to testify before various Senate committees.
Posted inJustice
Lamont nominates 14 to Connecticut Superior Court
CT’s former budget director and the state’s former health care advocate were among those nominated to be Superior Court judges.
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Bridgeport schools request $106M increase, warn of major cuts
Bridgeport officials say the $106M is just to maintain the status quo or they would need to cut another $45M to balance their budget.
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CT lawmakers in Congress support federal housing reform bill
The bill addresses many aspects of housing affordability, such as preventing corporate landlords from buying up single-family homes and apartments.
Posted inInvestigations
Funding for Hartford home renovations rescinded amid audit, probe
Earlier this year, officials at the CT DECD demanded the Hartford Renaissance District return more than $300,000 to the state.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
A better conversation about CT homeschooling
Most families would appreciate having opportunities to combine home education with access to programs and resources that help their children thrive.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Lawmakers must consider the per pupil pension subsidy
There is a $1.7 billion annual education expense that should not be left out of lawmakers’ considerations: teacher retirement benefits.
Posted inJustice
Hundreds testify in favor of ICE accountability, ‘safe spaces’ for immigrants
CT lawmakers considered a bill that would limit immigration enforcement and create pathways for people injured by agents to seek compensation.
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Lamont would ban sales of handguns convertible to machine guns
Dozens of opponents say the Connecticut bill is an overreach that would ban sales of popular Glock firearms and similar striker-fired pistols.
Posted inInvestigations
Latest CT towing reform bill met with criticism, concerns
Tow companies expressed opposition to changes proposed to CT’s towing laws and a consumer advocate said it doesn’t address important issues.
Posted inMoney
Push for CT child tax credit gains momentum
Advocates for a CT child tax credit already have enough support, at least on paper, to send a bill to Gov. Ned Lamont’s desk.
Posted inLong Story Short
PODCAST: Should CT ban cellphones in school?
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma and CT Mirror’s Theo Peck-Suzuki discussed his article about the debate over whether, and how, to ban cellphones in school.
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Ansonia paying for nonexistent fuel cells
The town’s taxpayers are on the hook for a $63.6M fuel cell project even though the deal imploded late last year.